Arkansas § 3-3-204 - Handling by minor.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-204 — Handling by minor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-3-204. Handling by minor.
Except as provided in subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, retailer, or transporter of alcoholic beverages to allow an employee or any other person under twenty-one (21) years of age to have anything to do with the selling, transporting, or handling of an alcoholic beverage. With the written consent of a parent or guardian, a person eighteen (18) years of age and older may: Sell or otherwise handle beer and wine at retail grocery establishments; or Be employed by a licensed liquor wholesaler or licensed beer wholesaler or by a licensed native winery to handle alcoholic beverages at the place of business of the licensed wholesaler or winery. A person nineteen (19) years of age and older may sell and handle alcoholic beverages at a restaurant, private club, hotel, or motel that is licensed for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages under this chapter. A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). The violation shall be grounds for suspension, cancellation, or revocation by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of any permit issued to the person by the director.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 3-3-204
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-204 cover?
Section 3-3-204 ("Handling by minor.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 3-3-204?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-3-204" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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